From the event organizers: On Saturday, April 11th, we are inviting all high school students to UIUC for a FREE undergrad-led outreach event: CS @ ILLINOIS Splash. The students will spend the day taking fun courses taught by undergrads, creating …
Posts by Patrick Singer:
Excellent Daily Illini editorial calls our pervasive racism on campus
The Daily Illini‘s Editorial Board hit a home run here with their recent editorial slamming racism on campus in light of the recent events at Oklahoma University. You can read the whole thing here. You …
Leif Olsen: Exchange of Favors exhibit at indi Go Gallery March 17-21
From the press release: In 2013 Leif Olson’s piece “Rover” was selected as the signature image for the Boneyard Arts Festival. To a great extent, his work deals with the individual in relation to his …
Tom Hanks is tweeting about Jarling’s Custard Cup
Yeah, you’re reading that correctly. Tom Hanks is talking about Jarling’s being for sale: Champaign, IL! Jarling’s Custard Cup 4 Sale! Doug and Christy are selling! The recipe alone is worth $$$$$$! Get o… http://t.co/2AKEYHhzBw …
Undertow’s Bob Andrews, other locals mentioned in Pitchfork‘s Damien Jurado feature
Just in case you missed the Damien Jurado performance at Exile on Main Street back in February — a show that was a part of his house show tour — you can read about it …
Re-emerging into a familiar relevance
Lanterna has released a new record, and is performing this weekend. Patrick discusses Henry Frayne's project a bit and its return to the forefront.
Check out video from State Farm Center’s rennovation
In case you were unaware, State Farm Center is getting a serious facelift. After last week’s final home game of the season, work started pretty much immediately after that — pretty much gutting the entire …
Is this squirrel a new Illinois mascot?
OK — so, our stance about the Illini mascot saga is well known, so there’s no need to discuss it here. I also realize that there are a TON of squirrels throughout the U of …
Stories & Beer with Rich Smith, Hannah Gamble, more on Wednesday, March 18th
From the Facebook event: STORIES & BEER feat. RICH SMITH, HANNAH GAMBLE, et al. at THE BLIND PIG on WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Stories & Beer presents Rich Smith & Hannah Rebecca Gamble, both of whom …
Papa Del’s moving off campus to old Orange and Brew location
A bit of news to start out your Saturday morning: Papa Del’s is moving. Per the News-Gazette‘s report — the move is likely to take place this fall, and their second restaurant, located at the Crossing, …